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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.08, 24,293.22 and 14,846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.08, 24,293.22 and 14,846.56 is: 22,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.08 : 24,293.22 = 14,846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.08/24,293.22 = 14,846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.08x = 24,293.22 × 14,846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.08x = 360,670,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,670,748.32/16,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.18

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